Central Finland Konnevesi-Laukaa Canoe Trail Nature is not far away, but in Central Finland! Hike and bike in our magnificent forests, experience the crystal-clear lakes, rivers and rapids, and fall in love with our five national parks! The Konnevesi-Laukaa canoe trail follows the calm and Canoe Trail 60 km beautiful traditional routes taken by ancient hunters and Difficulty fishermen. The first section of the canoe trail, which starts Intermediate at the gates of the Southern Konnevesi National Park, is Suitability also known as the Seven Rapids Route. The trail is partly suitable for families and Come and see the Saraakallio rock paintings, which are people with little experience in canoeing Duration known as the largest rock painting site in all of Fennos- 2-4 days. candia! The oldest of these paintings were painted appro- ximately 5,000 BCE. Route description The Konnevesi-Laukaa canoe trail starts in Häyrylänranta near Konnevesi village and continues through seven rapids and stretches of lake to Laukaa harbour. The difficulty of the rapids towards the beginning of the trail depends on the water level. Towards the end of the trail, you should definitely disembark at Saraakallio. Even though there is no designated place to disembark or pier, you can utilise your freedom to roam and take a closer look at the rock paintings that date back thousands of years. Konnevesi, Häyrylänranta Konnevesi-Laukaa, Siikakoski 60 km Kekkonen monument Taikinainen Rapid Karinkoski Nature path Sight Kellankoski Canoe trail Liesvesi Shortcut Yläinen Keskinen Hannulankoski Getting to the trail Häyrylänranta, Satamatie 60, Konnevesi Good to know Experienced canoers can complete the trail in two days. If you want to enjoy the scenery along the way, you should reserve 3–4 days to complete the trail. Plastic equipment is recommended due to the rocks at the bottom of the rapids. You can also bypass the rapids by taking specific bypassing routes. The canoe trail can be divided into shorter sections by Kuusvesi using the boat ramps on the trail. When Saraakallio passing through rapids where people Kynsivesi fish, do not stop in the rapids to avoid Laukaa disturbing the fishers. Touching the rock Simunankoski (vetokannas) paintings is strictly forbidden on the ba- sis of the Antiquities Act. Laukaa offers Tarvaalankoski Kirkkoniemi, a wide range of services for those who Hartikka churchyard complete the trail. More information: • Konnevesi.fi • Hankasalmi.fi • Laukaa.fi Outdooractive.com #Keski-Suomen retkeilyreitit maailmankartalle -hanke.